Cryptanthus Bivittatus is a member of the Bromeliaceae family of tropical plants. It has many common names such as starfish plant, earth star and Red Star Bromeliad. The bromeliad is a plant commonly grown in terrariums.
Cryptanthus Red Star’ Care
Cryptanthus 'Red Star’
Other names: Earth Star, Red Star Bromeliad
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
18°C - 30°C
hardiness zone
10 - 11
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Cryptanthus Bivittatus is drought tolerant once it is established. Unlike other bromeliads that have a “cup” that holds water, red star bromeliad does not have this feature, and must be watered from the root area. Water lightly when the soil is dry to the touch.
Temperature
Cryptanthus makes an ideal houseplant: Keeping them around 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit will allow these bromeliads to thrive. Cryptanthus plants are fairly forgiving of swings in temperature.
Additional
Also known as the Red Star Bromeliad or Earth Star, Cryptanthus 'Red Star' is a tropical plant which provides a vibrant splash of colour into your home or conservatory.
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